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DR. KARA ANN TENCZA M.D.
NPI 1679616254
Pediatrics in Lancaster, OH

Active since February 14, 2007PECOS Enrolled
401 N EWING ST, LANCASTER, OH 43130(740) 687-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2025, Jul 2, 2019, Apr 4, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Kara Ann Tencza M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KARA ANN TENCZA M.D. (NPI 1679616254) is an individual pediatrics provider in Lancaster, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.089275) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679616254
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA ANN TENCZACredential: M.D.
Location Address401 N EWING STLancaster, OH 43130-3372
Mailing Address401 N Ewing StLancaster, OH 43130-3372 · (740) 687-8000
Phone(740) 687-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1679616254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.089275
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 35.089275 (OH)
401 N EWING ST, Lancaster, OH 43130
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2722638OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kara Ann Tencza M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Tencza reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.
27 mi
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063419943 (614) 722-4579

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43130 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ANOKH KONDRU D.O.
Internal Medicine
401 N EWING ST, ATTN: COMMUNITY HOSPITALISTS
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (740) 243-6870
NEGIN MESHKATI DO
Internal Medicine
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (740) 687-8397
SUSAN MARIE MARQUE MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (740) 687-8000
JENNIFER HELLMICH RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (740) 687-8000
AUDREY LEMASTER RDN, LD
Dietitian, Registered
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (740) 687-8078
ROSALIE FERMO ULLOM MD
Anesthesiology
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (513) 672-3309
JOHN WEAVER MD
Anesthesiology
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (513) 672-3309
DR. RACHEL RICART UNKOVIC D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
401 N EWING ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130
Fairfield County (740) 687-8651

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kara Tencza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Tencza is 1679616254. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2007.

Where is Kara Tencza located?

Kara Tencza practices at 401 N Ewing St, Lancaster, OH 43130. The listed phone number is (740) 687-8000.

What is Kara Tencza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kara Tencza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Tencza is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Tencza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Tencza reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kara Tencza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Tencza accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Kara Tencza as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Tencza was last updated on May 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.